The HISD takeover is an attack on our schools and our democracy
This morning, the Greg Abbott administration officially named Mike Miles the superintendent of the newly-occupied Houston “Independent” School District, displacing the democratically elected board of trustees and replacing them with a hand-picked board of managers.
This is just the latest assault on Houston and our right to govern ourselves. In the past month alone, state authorities passed the “death star” bill attacking the ability of our elected local representatives to pass common-sense local policies and pushed through two bills designed to seize control of our elections in Harris County.
Worse, the same Governor who appointed the occupation administration failed to increase funding for our schools by a single cent during the legislative session this year while sitting on the largest budget surplus in Texas history.
Despite the lack of support from state authorities, Houston ISD has been making substantial progress over the last few years — the Texas Education Agency (TEA) itself gave HISD an 88 score last year, higher than new superintendent Miles’ former employer Dallas ISD.
This is an attack on all of us, and we all need to show up and fight back.
Next Thursday, June 8th at 4:15pm, HFT, the ALF, and a coalition of community organizations are organizing a protest against the state occupation of Houston ISD. Can we count on you to join us on June 8th to stand up for schools, for our communities, and for our democracy?
Protest the Hostile Takeover of HISD
Thursday, June 8th at 4:15pm
Hattie Mae White Administration Building
4400 W 18th St
